Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-07
Woodland Jottinss.

WOOui8nu OOtCnSs.
tCepwgAt, 1887, by the California Aaoaated P,rssI
WOODLAND, October 6th.-O'Collier for
some months employed as Chief Engineer
of the Fire Department in Woodland, has
decemped, leaving many creditors in the
lurch.
The Supervisors to-day passed an ordi-
nance. Offering bounty of $5 for the scalp
of each coyote killed in this county.
The State and county tax-rate for this
county has been fixed at 81 IS on 500 and
the town tax at 81 L. on 500. This is an
increase of cents on the former tax and of
cents on the latter.
Typhoid fever is prevalent in Yolo county
at the present time, but only one death has
yet occurred.
Grand Lodge of Good Templars.
lcopeai. 1ss7. by De California Assoc,ased Press.l
PACIFIC GROVE, October 6th.-The Grand
Lodge of Good Templars has elected the fol-
lowing officers G.. w. C. T., ]. NJ. Wald-
ing; Counselor, Robert Castle; Secretary,
G. b. Katzenstein; G. V. c, T., Mrs. L. S.
Kellogg Treasurer, DR.. l. S. Halsey. Legis-
lation is now in progress by which the mu-
tual insurance system of the order will be
abolished. Santa Rosa will be the place of
meeting Of the Grand Lodge next year.
The Grand Lodge closes tomorrow night.
"OnderIul Escape OF
Cepwsh 1857, BY As California associated fress.I
SoNoMA, October 6th.-As George Hub
bard, accompanied by his two small chill
dren, was driving in large ranch wagon
this afternoon, and when near Pioneer
Grove the horses took fright and ran away,
throwing Mr.. Hubbard violently to the
ground and badly cutting and bruising him
about the face and head. When near
Aqua Caliente the team dashed into small
creek, overturning the wagon on the horses
The children crawled from beneath unin-
jured.
Coplui2at 1887. BY the California associated PreA.l
MARYsvILLE, October 6th.-A project for
an artesian well in the southern portion of
Yuba county Is on foot. 1t is proposed to
form q joint stock company and sink
we'll 1000 feet if necessary. A capital of
81 500 will be subscribed. If the well
should prove a success, the person on
whose land it may be bored will pay the
entire cost of the experiment. The pro-
jectors are sanguine OF success.
A Railroad Rumor.
TCepyri9si. 1887. BY 0se California Associated Pr~.I
PASADENA, October 6th.-The Altadena
railroad of this city has been sold to a syn
dicate representing the Gould and Union
Pacific interests. 1t will result in the build
ing of new transcontinental line through
California aud Nevada to connect with the
Union Pacific. The same syndicate pur-
chased Rattle-snake Island at San Pedro,
and will make that the coast terminus of
the proposed route.
Fatal Accident Near Smartsville.
MARYsvILLE, October 6th.-Last evening
Smartsyille was on his way to that place
from Marysville, when an accident occurred
by which he was thrown ont and the heavy
wheels of his wagon passed over him. One
thigh and leg were broken, also the knee
cap. Amputation was necessary, and he
has since died.
A Marysrills Blaze.
ICopwiah, 1ss7. BY as California associated Pressi
MARYsvILLe, October CHA fire this
afternoon caused losses amounting to about
S5 600, on which insurance was as follows:
Mrs. O'Brien, 81, 500; Mrs. Schrage, 81 400;
Mrs. Ladynsky, $500. An investigation
leads to the conclusion that the fire must
have originated within the house, and was
probably accidental.
A Widows Suit For Damages
[Copyisa. 1887, BY the California Associated Press
NEVADA CITY, October CHIN October
1885, a miner named Casey was cayed on
and killed in the San Francisco Copper
Mining Companys mine at Spenceyille.
His widow subsequently commenced suit
for damages, but error being made the ac-
ton was dismissed She now renevs the
suit, praying for $780, ,250 damages.
sonoma People Happy.
lCcpst, 1887. by the California A:sceia,ed Press,
SoNoMA, October 6th.-There is great re-
ioicing among our people over the award
ing of the $1,000 premium to Sonoma
valley for the best general display at the
Mechanics Fair. Preparations are being
made to celebrate the event
High winds have prevailed for the past
few days.
Fonk Acquitted.
ICopTVht, 1887, BY the California A.soeased Press
Los ANGELES, October 9th. John L.
FOnk, who has been on trial on charge of
| attempting to kill DR.. Steele for interfering
with his domestic relations, was this morn
| ing acquitted.
Electric Railway Wanted.
Copyright, 1887. By Tie Calor7ia As,ociae,i ressI
NEVADA Cry, October 6th.-The Board
of Supervisors to-day received petition
from the Nevada County Land Associa-
| ton, asking to be granted franchise to
COnsuuct an eiectrlc railway from Nevada
City to Grass Valley, four miles, along the
county road.
Mysterious Disappearance.
lCepSa, 1887. BY the California Associated Press.
| PASADENA, October 6th-N. G. Yocum, a
prominent real estate dealer of this city,
has been missing for several weeks, but no
publicity in the matter has been permitted
by his family. Foul play is suspected.
Napa Notes.
lCopr0h 1857. BY the California associated Pres,l
NAPA, October 6th.-Chet Wood went TO
Los Angeles to-day to learn of E. NJ. Wood,
the postal clerk there, missing since Satur-
| day last.
1t is reported that Mrs. Langtry has pur-
chased the Chiles farm in Lake county,
| near Middleton.
Fatal Accident at Reddipg.
iCopuiaat, 1887, by the California Associated Press
REDDINe, October 6th.-The brakeman.
| Jake Schulenberger, who was thrown off a
| car here to-day while switching, died about
4 o'clock.
Wants the Soldiers Home.
lCopsT0, 1857, BY G,e California Assocsoied fre.,I
SANTA CRUZ, October 6th-[Postal Press.
"A mass meeting Is being held at the
Courthouse tonight TO get the Soldiers
home located here.